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Diversifying Academic Leadership through Impactful Mentorship 通过有影响力的导师制实现学术领导力多样化

The Department Chair Pub Date : 2024-09-25 DOI: 10.1002/dch.30606

Christie Chung, Kim M. Davis, Roberto Sánchez, Frederick L. Ware

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A Dean's Handbook for Philanthropy 院长慈善手册

The Department Chair Pub Date : 2024-09-25 DOI: 10.1002/dch.30616

Del Doughty

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Clearing the Path from Hiring to the Classroom: A Chair's Guide to Onboarding Contingent Faculty 清除从招聘到课堂的障碍：临时聘用教员入职指南

The Department Chair Pub Date : 2024-09-25 DOI: 10.1002/dch.30611

Dorothy F. Marsil, Corinne L. McNamara, Lauren A. Taglialatela, Jennifer Willard

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Supporting Student Success and Department Reach through Social Media and Branding Strategy 通过社交媒体和品牌战略支持学生成功和部门影响力

The Department Chair Pub Date : 2024-09-25 DOI: 10.1002/dch.30604

Erin Kathleen Bahl, Jenny Rissen, John C. Havard

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Enhancing Staff Success in Academic Units 提高学术单位工作人员的成功率

The Department Chair Pub Date : 2024-09-25 DOI: 10.1002/dch.30608

Susan A. Hildebrandt, Yojanna Cuenca-Carlino

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Practical Strategies for Former Chairs in the Academic Department 教研室前主任的实用策略

The Department Chair Pub Date : 2024-06-22 DOI: 10.1002/dch.30587

Butler Cain

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Big Bot on Campus: The Perils and Potential of ChatGPT and Other AI 校园大机器人：ChatGPT 和其他人工智能的危险与潜力

The Department Chair Pub Date : 2024-06-22 DOI: 10.1002/dch.30601

Jeffrey L. Buller